CAI question

[Waxler6942]

So I am looking into a CAI because bowling season is almost over and i get my pay out.http://www.cosmoracing.com/pro...d=409so i was planing on buying a new cosmo racing one unless someone else is selling one.I wanted to buy the AEM Air Bypass Valve but how do you attach it to the intakehttp://www.ptuning.com/html/It...20Fitany input would be great

[kevera]

Here is a pic of 02csnow's bypass valve,It gives you an Idea.Cosmo is good,I have one.Just remember when you install an intake on the vibe,it's a tight fit.

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[Waxler6942]

Am i correct in saying that you have to cut the CAI to put the valve in??

[northvibe]

I got my TRD cai used from someone on matrixowners for $110 after shipping, go look at injen, cosmo or TRD and you wont be dissapointed.

[damronjr]

Quote, originally posted by Waxler6942 »Am i correct in saying that you have to cut the CAI to put the valve in??Sure appears that way. I never knew how they were installed until I saw that pic that was just posted, but it would definitely appear that you have to cut the CAI and "splice" it in.

[02csnow]

Well i was going to post the pic of my CAI with bypass, but Kevin already got to it (thank you Kev). Yes u do have to cut it. they give you a template when you get the bypass. it is very simple.

[joholste]

what exactly does the bypass do for you?

[02csnow]

If you filter that is down in the wheel well ever sucks up water the bypass takes over so u do not bring any water into the manifold and then to the engine. Prettty much it is a saftey filter so u dont get hydrolock.